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Maricopa
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Water Association officials demonstrated how to assemble a hydrant ahead of their 99th Annual Conference. The demo gives local professionals hands-on insight & practical techniques to improve water system work during the event. 12 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Soaring jet fuel prices are driving carriers at Sky Harbor to raise ticket prices and reduce flights that travelers rely on. American + Southwest + Delta + United say they will cut routes and increase fees to offset higher costs. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former Diamondbacks players JJ Putz and Joe Saunders join Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Episode 13, which aired Monday on Bravo. They sail on a luxury charter boat in Australia with their wives and close family acting as co-primaries. The Arizona Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More Arizona high school students are taking dual enrollment classes that let them earn college credit early. Maricopa Community Colleges enrolled nearly 28,000 students in 2024-25 while four-year institutions now offer similar courses to compete for student enrollment. KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Diamondbacks welcomed Adrian Del Castillo back to the lineup as the designated hitter in their series opener against the Brewers in Milwaukee after a jammed finger from a foul tip; manager Lovullo reported additional injury updates as the team plans to face the Brewers today. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia praised his team on April 28 after their playoff exit to the Oklahoma City Thunder and thanked fans and staff. General Manager Brian Gregory received second-place NBA executive of the year votes as the team builds a new era. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Former Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro died at age 35, with his family saying he passed on Thursday, April 23. He played 47 games from 2014-17 and eight games from 2020-21, leaving a legacy of dependability on the field. The Arizona Republic
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